This section provides details for design elements that are commonly used in both interior and exterior environments.

Design requirements for accessible paths of travel are introduced, including stairs, ramps and platform edges, with a focus on the elements that impact safety and usability for people with vision loss. Specifications for attention and guidance tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs) are provided, along with their critical dimensional requirements.

This section also presents the importance of proper signage for people with vision loss, along with the technical requirements for sign size, configuration and location, and requirements for readability using sight, touch and hearing. It concludes with the technical requirements for information and communication systems that are usable by people with vision loss, including information desks and kiosks, public address systems and building directories.